RailLok™ Series

Installation and Suggested Weld Instructions - W10, W15 & W17

GENERAL CLIP INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

CLIPS A B D min S L min Z

mm mm mm mm mm
RailLok™ W10 6 33 6 F + 12 F + 90
RailLok™ W15 7 36 7 F + 14 F + 100 Refer to Gantrex
RailLok™ W17 10 42 5 F + 20 F + 114

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Installation and Suggested Weld Instructions - W10, W15 & W17

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT POSITIONING AND WELDING

1. Position clip lower with gap ”A” as shown 2. Weld ensuring that the clip lower does not lift.
and tack weld in place.

Suggested welds (weld throats)

RailLok™ W15
RailLok™ W10
RailLok™ W17
mm mm
X Max. 4 Max. 5
Y Min. 4 Min. 5
Z Max. 4 Max. 5

Corresponding weld legs: respectively 6 and 7 mm.

Suggested electrodes
«*» indicates the position of evacuation holes for zinc when galvanizing sole plates Use any low hydrogen rod suitable for use with struc-
tural steel :
ISO2560 type E 42 5 B 32 H5, E7018 or equivalent.

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The centerline of the rail must be used as the reference. Using gages is recommended.
Clips should be installed in opposing pairs. They should never be staggered.
Welding should be completed prior to pad installation, as excessive heat could damage the pad.
Do not paint between clip components unless accepted by Gantrex.
Clip spacing, distance of weld to the edge of the steel plate, as well as corrosion protection will depend on the application.
Please consult Gantrex.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WELDING

The lower component of the GANTREX® clips is welded to the support structure. The actual weld size is dictated by design thrust and should
be specified by the designer, who must also give comprehensive welding procedure.
Weld “Y” on the back and sides of the clip may be as large as required to accommodate the imposed side thrust and to meet governing
welding code requirements.
Welds “X” and “Z” on the side facing the rail may not exceed the indicated values. This will avoid any interference with the locating lug on
the upper component or the rail.
Weld “Z” on the side along the rail must be adapted if no pad is used: the foot of the rail may touch the weld.
If the weld size or length are reduced, the full capacity of the clip might be jeopardized, please consult Gantrex.

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Installation and Suggested Weld Instructions - W10, W15 & W17

CLIP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Install the bolt heads in the clip lowers and 2. Install the clip upper part, and push it against the rail.
push as far as possible.

3. Install the nuts and finger tight 4. Once the clip upper part is in position, use an impact
(the washer is integrated in the nut). wrench to torque the nut, while holding the upper in place.

NEW FEATURES
The patented self-contact design of inclined bolt ensures upper component remains in contact with rail foot during installation process.
Hitting the clip upper part with a hammer is not required anymore.
Due to the special “Square Shank Base” screw head, electrical and pneumatic torque wrench is allowed and will not damage the screw.
To be sure the right torque is achieved; regular control during installation with a calibrated torque wrench is recommended.

TORQUES

CLIP Bolt Recommended torque Range

Nm Nm Nm
RailLok™ W10 M12 75 Min. 60 Max. 100
RailLok™ W15
M16 200 Min. 150 Max. 250
RailLok™ W17

Verification of the required hardware torque and clip adjustment should be performed within the first three months after operating start-up.

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CLIP COMPONENTS

RailLok™ W10 Full designation

W10/AN
or W10/BN
or W10/CN
Components
Full designation
1x Sp M12 Cl8 GAL

1 x W10/22N
or 1 x W10/25N
or 1 x W10/30N

1 x SSB M12x30.5 8.8 GAL

1 x W10/20

Full designation
RailLok™ W15
W15/AN
or W15/BN
or W15/CN
or W15/DN
Components
1x Sp M16 Cl8 GAL

1 x W15/28N
or 1 x W15/29N
or 1 x W15/35N
or 1 x W15/39N

1 x SSB M16x35 8.8 GAL

1 x W15/23

RailLok™ W17
Full designation

W17/AN
or W17/CN

Components
1x Sp M16 Cl8 GAL
1 x W17/30N
or 1 x W17/34N
1 x SSB M16x35 8.8 GAL

1 x W17/25

COMPONENT MATERIAL

Upper Component Lower Component Pressure Block (Nose) Bolt Nut

Ductile Cast Iron Weldable Forged Synthetic Rubber
8.8 Cl.8
GJS 500-7 Steel S355J2 vulcanized
according to according to
according to according to on the upper
ISO898 ISO898
EN 1563 EN10025-2 component
Standard bolts and nuts are hot dip galvanized according to ISO1461.
Upper component can be hot dip galvanized according to ISO1461 on request.
Contact Gantrex for other protective coatings.

We reserve the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without prior notice and without
incurring any obligation whatsoever.
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